Job details

Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2. Working pattern: Part time. Contract type: Permanent.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational leader to work closely with the Headteacher and Governors of our thriving and successful school. The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and suitably qualified SENCO to lead within our Resource Provision. This role carries strategic and operational responsibility for the leadership, development and impact of the school's Specialist Resource Provision. This is a key role for a skilled professional who is passionate about inclusive practice and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with high levels of need.

Are you:

• An outstanding teacher and leader with strategic vision, resilience and a strong belief that all children can succeed.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record in raising standards for pupils with SEND, particularly those with EHCPs?
• Experienced in leading and developing staff teams to deliver high-quality provision?
• Collaborative, reflective, open to innovation and committed to continuous professional learning?

We are seeking a SENCO who:

• Has significant knowledge and experience of working with children with EHCPs
• Has specialist expertise or strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Communication & Interaction needs
• Can lead, manage and further develop the school's Specialist Resource Provision, including curriculum, staffing, assessment and impact
• Is confident in working with a range of external professionals including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists
• Will work in close partnership with the current SENCO, providing effective shared leadership across SEND and inclusion
• Is willing to contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

The successful candidate will inspire staff, pupils and the wider community and will play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive practice across the school.

What we can offer

• Supportive, skilled staff and a strong team ethos
• Highly supportive leadership within the school and the MAT
• Opportunities for progression as the school and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] continue to grow
• Outstanding professional development through our strategic partnership with The Lion Teaching School Alliance

Specialist Resource Provision at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Willow and Maple Classes form [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Specialist Resource Provision and support up to 20 pupils with Communication and Interaction needs across two purpose-designed classes. As Lead of the Resource Provision, you will have oversight of:

• The quality of teaching and learning within the provision
• Individualised curriculum design and targeted interventions
• Staff leadership, deployment and professional development within the provisions
• Integration and inclusion pathways into mainstream where appropriate

The provisions offer a calm, low-arousal and communication-friendly environment, with high adult-to-pupil ratios and carefully designed sensory spaces. Staff work closely with external agencies including:

• Speech and Language Therapists
• Occupational Therapists

Inclusion is central to our ethos. Pupils are supported to integrate meaningfully into the wider school community through carefully planned individual pathways.

About Our School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an exceptional place to learn and work. We have created a safe, enriching and aspirational environment rooted in our core value of KINDNESS, which underpins everything we do. Our curriculum places strong emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics, ensuring that every child—regardless of need or starting point—receives the challenge, support and care needed to develop a lifelong love of learning.

How to apply

For an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Amie Norcliffe, please contact the office via email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. To request any of the documents in an accessible format please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or call [contact hidden] and select option 2 for HR. For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/. This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Commitment to safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.